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The Citizen
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Empathy Walk: Come walk with us in your blue shirt
Empathy Walk: Come walk with us in your blue shirt VANDERBIJLPARK – All residents are invited to support Vaalweekblad's Empathy Walk. Apart from the fact that it is free, and you and the whole family are thereby supporting a good cause, it will be a wonderful morning in nature. Vaalweekblad's Empathy Walk will take place on June 7 at the Emerald Resort and Casino's game reserve. Participation is free, but clothing donations (everything from shirts to shoes) and non-perishable food will be appreciated. The walk is held in conjunction with the weekly Parkrun that is offered at the venue. It starts at 07:00 for 07:30, and participants who specifically want to support the Empathy Walk are asked to wear blue shirts. So, bring your whole family and enjoy the morning together. Everything received on the day will be donated to the needy in our local community. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
29-05-2025
- Politics
- The Citizen
Turmoil in Sedibeng: Mayor seeks probe into governance failures
In a dramatic turn of events, Mayor Lerato Maloka has broken her silence, calling for an independent Section 106 investigation into the Sedibeng District Municipality, citing widespread maladministration and what she terms 'unfounded allegations' against her. According to Vaalweekblad, Maloka addressed the media yesterday and detailed a series of governance failures allegedly perpetuated by the current municipal manager, Motsumi Mathe, and other senior officials. These include irregular staff promotions, concealment of financial irregularities, and failure to recover funds improperly paid to legal firms. Maloka claimed the administration's focus has shifted from community needs to internal power struggles and self-interest. Explosive accusations against top officials Among the most explosive allegations, Maloka accuses the municipal manager and Speaker of Council Moipone Modikeng of manipulating council minutes, obstructing disciplinary action, and misleading council and the public. She also claims deliberate efforts have been made to falsely implicate her in the widely reported theft of the mayoral chain following a break-in at her office. 'I have been intimidated, harassed, and subjected to falsehoods in the media. This is not just about me — it's about accountability,' Maloka said. Investigation requests submitted Maloka confirmed that formal requests have been submitted to the Gauteng MEC for Local Government and the Public Protector to launch a thorough investigation into the municipality's administration. She said the full report will be released by the MEC in due course. This announcement comes in the wake of multiple scandals and recent political turbulence, including failed motions of no confidence and rebellion within her own Mayoral Committee. Suspension reports 'premature' Meanwhile, Vaalweekblad also reports that earlier claims Maloka had been suspended appear to have been premature. According to Salome Janse van Rensburg, a DA councillor in Sedibeng, the mayor has not yet been suspended. 'The mayor has not been suspended yet. We sent a recommendation through to the MEC to have her suspended. She has not been suspended yet,' Janse van Rensburg told Vaalweekblad yesterday. Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
20-05-2025
- The Citizen
Watch: Police recover 10 AK-47s, 9 pistols after Meyerton CBD shoot-out
The police recovered a cache of illegal firearms following a dramatic shoot-out between members of two rival security companies at Meyerton taxi rank in Gauteng this morning. Vaalweekblad reports that in a statement issued today, police spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi confirmed that officers recovered 10 AK-47 rifles and nine 9mm pistols at the scene while combing the area. The motive for the shoot-out and the ownership of the firearms are still under investigation. The shoot-out, which occurred during peak morning traffic near the busy taxi rank in Meyerton's central business district, sent shockwaves through the community. One person, reportedly affiliated with one of the security firms, was shot and taken to hospital. Police dispute claim that learner was injured In an earlier report by Vaalweekblad today, it was revealed that a learner from Hoërskool Dr. Malan was struck by a stray bullet, prompting concern and outrage from parents. However, police have since disputed this claim, stating that no learner was injured. 'Police went to the school and verified that no scholar was not injured during the shooting,' the statement reads, though the wording appears ambiguous. The use of military-grade firearms such as AK-47s in a public setting has raised serious concerns about the presence and conduct of private security companies operating in the area. The police are investigating a case of attempted murder, and the public is urged to report any information that could assist in the investigation by calling Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or submitting tip-offs anonymously via the MySAPS App. Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. Read original story on At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
20-05-2025
- The Citizen
High-calibre firearms recovered following Meyerton CBD shootout
MEYERTON – The police have recovered a cache of illegal firearms following a dramatic shootout between two rival security companies at the taxi rank on the morning of May 20. Police spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi confirmed that officers recovered 10 AK-47 rifles and nine 9mm pistols at the scene while combing the area after the incident. The motive for the shootout is still under investigation. The incident during peak traffic near the busy taxi rank in Meyerton's central business district (CBD) sent shockwaves through the community. One person, reportedly affiliated with one of the security firms, sustained a gunshot wound and was taken to hospital. Police went to the school and verified that no scholar was injured during the shooting. In a separate report by Vaalweekblad earlier today, it was revealed that a learner from Hoërskool Dr. Malan was struck by a stray bullet, prompting concern and outrage from parents. However, police have disputed this claim, stating that no learner was injured. The use of military-grade firearms, such as AK-47s, in a public setting has raised serious concerns about the presence and conduct of private security companies operating in the area. The police are investigating a case of attempted murder, and the public is urged to report any information that could assist in the investigation by calling Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or submitting tip-offs anonymously via the MySAPS App. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
20-05-2025
- The Citizen
Meyerton shooting: Stray bullet hits learner, parents panic
A high school learner from Hoërskool Dr. Malan in Meyerton, Gauteng, was injured after being hit by a stray bullet. According to reports, the bullet first hit a cement slab, after which it bounced and hit the learner on the knee. Sedibeng Ster reports that many parents gathered in front of the school this morning to pick up their children, fearing for their safety. They have since been reassured in a message from the school on WhatsApp. 'Everything is safe at Hoërskool Dr. Malan. The children are safe in their classes. Police are in control. We are continuing with school as normal. We will inform parents if there are any developments,' the message reads. The shooting took place at the nearby taxi rank. At the time of publishing, police were still on the scene in Meyerton's city centre. When Vaalweekblad visited the scene, shell casings were strewn across Loch Street. According to an eyewitness, who did not want to be named, the town centre was in chaos shortly after the shots rang out. 'People started running and shops closed their doors.' No arrests had been confirmed at the time of publishing. Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. Read original story on At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
